2017 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 4 - Harboring, Escape, and Contraband
Part II - Contraband -- Places of Confinement
§ 9-416. Contraband -- Controlled dangerous substance

Universal Citation:
MD Crim Law Code § 9-416 (2017)
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  • (a) Prohibited. -- A person may not:
    • (1) deliver a controlled dangerous substance to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement; or
    • (2) possess a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.
  • (b) Prohibited -- Knowing possession or receipt by person detained or confined. -- A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive a controlled dangerous substance.
  • (c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $ 1,000 or both.
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